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WATERING Avocado trees typically need to be watered 2-3 times a week. As the roots reach out into the bulk soil, more water can be applied and the frequency of watering can diminish to about once a week after a year. When watering the tree, soak the soil well, and then allow it to dry...

Jan

SunPacific Hass Avocado seedlings limited availability still for 2022

Besides growing and producing the fruit, SunPacific Avocados Philippines also aims to introduce to small and medium-scale fruit growers in the Philippines the viability of the crop as a commercial venture. The Hass variety of avocado is the world’s premiere standard in taste, nutrition and economic trade in the international world markets. Creaminess and the high...

Jan

Growing Avocados

Although sprouting the seed is simple, the plant may not bear fruit for up to 15 years. Commercially, avocado trees are propagated through grafting, which means the stem of one avocado variety is spliced onto another avocado variety. The technique yields quicker harvests (within 3 to 4 years), a consistent fruit quality and disease-resistant avocado...

Jan

The Hearty Hass Avocados

Nutrition wise, ‘Hearty’ Hass avocados are one of the few fruits that provide heart-healthy “good” fats. They contribute to the good fats to one’s diet by providing 5 g of mono and 1 g polyunsaturated fat. The Hass fruit also contains vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, including the 25 essential nutrients. These days, the...

Jan

Why is avocado good for you?

Medically reviewed by Natalie Olsen, R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C — Written by Megan Ware, RDN, L.D. Benefits Diet Risks Avocados are a stone fruit with a creamy texture that grow in warm climates. Their potential health benefits include improving digestion, decreasing risk of depression, and protection against cancer. Also known as an alligator pear or butter fruit, the...

Jan

10 Benefits of Avocado